Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Virginia Beach, VA, with entry fees from $20 to $40.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (126 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 49th Annual Turkey Trot 10K and 1 Mile Run provides a traditional quality running event for families & runners of all abilities. All proceeds will go to our Scholorship fund
COURSE: Both Races are holiday traditions, family-friendly, with deeply discounted youth registrations.
One Mile Race at 8:15 AM - This is an out-and-back starting and finishing in front of the Mt Trashmore YMCA.
10K Race at 9 AM - This certified course starts at the Mt Trashmore YMCA, loops through Windsor Woods, and then Mt Trashmore City Park & finishes back at the Y. Strollers are allowed on the Course, we just ask if you start in the back of the race. Dogs are not allowed on the course.
AMENITIES & POST-RACE: long-sleeved T-shirts for all. To guarantee a shirt and the shirt size, we recommend signing up early! Onsite refreshments and a post‐race party will be complimentary to race participants & volunteers in the YMCA parking lot. Age group awards will be announced at the party. Finisher medals to all registered for & completing each race.
REGISTRATION: Early Bird discounted registration of $35 is open through May 31st. Registration will go up to $40 until October 1 then $45 until November 1, then $50 until race day!
YOUTH DISCOUNT: There is an $8.00 youth discount for ages 22 and under through 11/26/26.
TODDLER TURKEY WOBBLE 50YD DASH
We are bringing it back again this year, 50yd Toddler wobble. Registration is free, all participants will receive a bib and a medal. This race is only open for smaller kids that cant run a mile. Race will start right before the mile, around 8 am.
AWARDS: 10K top 3 Overall Male & Female
10K age Groups
Male:12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over, Walkers top 3 overall
Female: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 75& over, Walkers top 3 overall
Medals for all finishers
Mile Run/Walk Awards
Top 3 male and female in age groups: 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-19, 20-39, 40 & above;
Medals for all finishers
TIME LIMITS: One Mile cutoff is 8:50 AM. The 10K cutoff is 10:45 AM.
10K Event Records
1996 Tommy Holland 30:22
2008 Natalie Sherbak 35:12
*Option for add'l discount. There is a $3.00 savings if you opt out of receiving a quality T-shirt. You will be prompted in the sign up process to choose a shirt size or opt out. The savings will appear at checkout.
Paper entry forms are not available.
Registration & pre-registered packet pick-up will be held Wednesday, Nov 25th from 1:00 to 5:30 PM at the Mt. Trashmore YMCA , 4441 South Boulevard in Virginia Beach.
STRIDER PLUS/LEGACY RUNNERS: Your Discount will be automatically applied at checkout - register by Nov 26th.
CLUB MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNTS: A Club membership discount of $5.00 is available thru Nov 25th. Discounts are automatically applied on the payment page during registration. You should use the account you used to register for the club to apply for this discount. We will also attempt to match on name/date of birth.
This is a Strider Grand Prix, Youth Grand Prix.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Oceana Nas, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Virginia Beach, VA
Population
457,066
as of 2023
City Elevation
14 ft
Nearest Airport
ORF
Norfolk International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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126
Days to train
- Race
- Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Tidewater Striders Turkey Trot 10K & Mile
Nov 26, 2026